Artemis crew tells kids at town hall, moon flight was “the best roller coaster ride you’ve ever been on”

Artemis astronaut Jeremy Hansen described the crew’s recent return to Earth as “the best roller coaster ride you’ve ever been on.” “For the landing, it’s like all the sights, all the feels,” Hansen said Friday at a “CBS Mornings” town hall, “Artemis II: A Celebration of Heroes.” “The first thing you see is like plasma, … Read more

Oscar Schmidt, Basketball Hall of Famer from Brazil, dies at 68

Basketball Hall of Famer Oscar Schmidt, known in Brazil as “Mão Santa” (Holy Hand), died Friday at the age of 68. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. His family shared that Schmidt had been battling a brain tumor for more than 15 years. In a statement, … Read more

Garret Anderson, Los Angeles Angels Hall of Fame outfielder, dies at 53

Garret Anderson, the multitalented outfielder who became the Los Angeles Angels’ career hits leader and led the team to its only World Series title, has died. He was 53. The Angels posted about Anderson’s death Friday morning on X, without immediately disclosing the cause or location. Anderson reached the majors with the then-California Angels in … Read more

Parker, Delle Donne and 1996 U.S. Olympic women’s basketball team set for Hall of Fame enshrinement

Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne, Chamique Holdsclaw and the 1996 U.S. Olympic women’s basketball team will be enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame later this year. Parker, Holdsclaw and members of the 1996 Olympic team were all in attendance Friday at halftime of the UConn-South Carolina game during the women’s Final Four, where … Read more